VERB
kontemplieren/kɔntɛmˈpliːʁən/to contemplate; to meditate
kontemplieren is a German verb that means to contemplate or to meditate. It is pronounced /kɔntɛmˈpliːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kontemplierte" and the past participle is "kontempliert".
Definitions
1.to contemplate something deeply (often in a meditative or spiritual sense)(philosophy; highly literary)
a.to observe or consider thoughtfully and at length
Er sitzt im Garten und kontempliert die Natur.—He sits in the garden and contemplates nature.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kontemplieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kontempliere |
| Present (du) | kontemplierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kontempliert |
| Preterite (ich) | kontemplierte |
| Participle II | kontempliert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kontemplierte |
| Imperative (singular) | kontemplier |
| Imperative (plural) | kontempliert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kontemplieren" mean in English?
- "kontemplieren" means to contemplate or to meditate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kontemplieren"?
- "kontemplieren" is pronounced /kɔntɛmˈpliːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kontemplieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kontemplieren" is "kontempliert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kontemplieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kontemplieren" becomes "kontemplierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kontemplieren"?
- "kontemplieren" is a verb in German.
